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Bihar plans to relax prohibition law, bill likely in assembly in Feb

Bihar plans to relax prohibition law, bill likely in assembly in Feb

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

An amendment bill is likely to be tabled in the next session of the assembly in February.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'

Indian woman who married Pak FB friend, to return to meet her kids

Indian woman who married Pak FB friend, to return to meet her kids

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

She has expressed a keen desire to see the ancestral homes of legendary Indian film actors like the late Dilip Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan in Peshawar.

'I can never do a Roja again'

'I can never do a Roja again'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'

Nitish Kumar lends support to AAP for Delhi's statehood

Nitish Kumar lends support to AAP for Delhi's statehood

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday came out in support of full statehood for Delhi and said Janata Dal-United in coordination with other parties will raise the issue in the Parliament.

Need to forget differences, Kejriwal told Rahul at Opposition meet

Need to forget differences, Kejriwal told Rahul at Opposition meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

"Arvind Kejriwal spoke directly to Rahul Gandhi (on the ordinance matter) and said if there is any issue, they can resolve it over tea. In the opposition meeting on Friday, Kejriwal said there is a need to forget the differences and move forward together," a party source said.

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The attacker, identified as Ved Prakash, was detained by police, which quizzed him.

Look who turned up for Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony

Look who turned up for Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Political leaders from across states in the country have turned up for the event. Here's a glimpse at some of the leaders who have shown up for the big-ticket event.

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Bharti accused the media of distorting her statement, attributing it to the BJP's agenda.

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Thousands of govt employees throng Ramlila maidan seeking old pension scheme

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The protesters who had gathered under the banner of the Joint Forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme and National Joint Council of Action said they were worried about their post-retirement future.

Appointments in higher judiciary pending due to collegium: Law minister

Appointments in higher judiciary pending due to collegium: Law minister

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

There is a need to think about the collegium system so that appointments in higher judiciary can be accelerated," Rijiju said.

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'The BJP will not win a single seat in Punjab.'

Bengaluru ex-top cop who joined AAP 11 months ago joins BJP

Bengaluru ex-top cop who joined AAP 11 months ago joins BJP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party in Karnataka, its prominent face and former Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao on Wednesday quit the party and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

Kumar Vishwas attacks Kejriwal over Rajya Sabha nominations

Kumar Vishwas attacks Kejriwal over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The AAP leader, who was angling for a Rajya Sabha slot, said that it is difficult to survive in the Aam Aadmi Party if one disagrees with Kejriwal.

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

From Instagram to X, social media platforms, in the run-up to the polls have seen bitter poster wars and even bitter meme battles for political one-upmanship.

Scared, but not leaving Kashmir as people are kind: Migrant workers

Scared, but not leaving Kashmir as people are kind: Migrant workers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

"Darr to lagta hai par bhook say zyada darr lagta hai (I am scared but I fear hunger more than death)," he said as he pointed to his kids adding "back home we won't be able to find two square meals".

Arvind Subramanian on why India doesn't need further stimulus

Arvind Subramanian on why India doesn't need further stimulus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

No need for extra stimulus, India to hit around 8 pct growth: adviser

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

Oppn leaders nudge Cong to resolve differences within INDIA

Oppn leaders nudge Cong to resolve differences within INDIA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The Congress should take the lead in resolving differences of opinion within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and show 'large-heartedness' in seat sharing to emerge as a viable alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party in upcoming elections, according to some opposition leaders.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

Spending a day with Arvind Kejriwal

Spending a day with Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The December elections in Delhi will be the first real test for the Aam Aadmi Party. Manavi Kapur spends a day shadowing its leader on his campaign

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ahead of the day-long Opposition meeting on Friday, Samvad Bhavan, Rajkiye Atithisala and Sadaquat Ashram have got a facelift.

KCR drops Opposition unity bid, to sell Telangana model to India

KCR drops Opposition unity bid, to sell Telangana model to India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

KTR indirectly referred to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the country does not need opposition unity on the basis of blind hatred against one party or one man, but on a positive model of governance

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Lalu, who is in his late 70s and suffers from multiple ailments, had been awarded sentences by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in fodder scam cases.

Nitish, Naveen meet, deny discussion on alliance for 2024 polls

Nitish, Naveen meet, deny discussion on alliance for 2024 polls

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Kumar had also made it clear that he was in the process of uniting the non-BJP leaders.

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

'Dirty politics': Kejriwal to LG after DCW chief claims harassment

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Amid a growing tussle between the two sides, Kejriwal claimed the LG had called a series of meetings with government officials despite having no powers to do so.

Arvind Kejriwal is a dictator, says AAP rebel MLA Binny

Arvind Kejriwal is a dictator, says AAP rebel MLA Binny

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said he was neither a claimant for the prime minister's post nor desirous of it, his assertion coming amid speculation that his visit to the capital is to claim leadership of the opposition parties.

UP: Top officials shunted out over CMO 'abduction'

UP: Top officials shunted out over CMO 'abduction'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Taking a serious view of the alleged abduction of Gonda district's chief medical officer by a minister, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday shifted top district officials including the district magistrate, the superintendent of police and the CMO and handed over the probe to the divisional commissioner.

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday suspended Sandeep Kumar from the party, days after he was sacked from the post of Women and Child Development minister over an "objectionable" CD in which he was shown in a compromising position with a woman.

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted that a meeting of opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there.

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

CBI officials booked for graft by the central probe agency were not only receiving regular kickbacks for compromising investigation, but were also acting as conduits to bribe their peers on behalf of companies accused of siphoning off crores of public money from banks, the FIR against them alleges.

Delhi govt moves SC, alleges Centre defying its order

Delhi govt moves SC, alleges Centre defying its order

Rediff.com12 May 2023

On Thursday, the apex court ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of services, except for public order, police and land.

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Suman, who held the SC and ST welfare portfolio, is the national president of HAM founded by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister.

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

When Kejriwal Met Modi...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

What some of our political leaders were up to on Monday.

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

BRS leader and former Telangana minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy claimed that Kavitha was taken to Delhi on a flight at 8.45 pm.

Cong surprise or KCR's hat-trick: Who will win Telangana?

Cong surprise or KCR's hat-trick: Who will win Telangana?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

It will be clear whether the voters preferred the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led regime for a third term or the "six guarantees" by the Congress worked any miracles or the BJP's BC chief minister 'mantra' wooed the electors or if there will be a fractured verdict, by tomorrow evening.